Hyslop in fresh talks to help save Scottish Youth Theatre

Protesters turned out on George Square in Glasgow yesterdaySKULLY/ALAMY

Representatives of the Scottish Youth Theatre will meet Fiona Hyslop, the culture secretary, today to continue discussions over its funding.

It follows discussions on Monday between the Glasgow-based company (SYT) and civil servants, aimed at resolving a shortfall in public funding, which the theatre’s management insists threatens its viability.

SYT lost out in the latest round of funding deals from Creative Scotland.

Claire Baker, the Labour MSP, has urged ministers to explore a proposal for the government to fund SYT directly and that it be given equal status with other national companies, such as Scottish Opera.

Maree Todd, the education minister, said that central funding was an option which would be explored.

More than 37,000 people have signed a petition of support for the theatre…